I am Bobbie Powers and I will be teaching MTSS with K-4th grades. Basically, I will be doing targeted intervention for reading and math. I’ve worked in the district for the past four years as a para and love helping the kids.

I attended and graduated from Southeast as did all 4 of my children. I have been married to my husband, Chris, for 30 years. Along with our four kids, we have 7 grandchildren (and possibly four bonus ones). I greatly enjoy spending time with my family and friends and reading a good book whenever I have time.

Hello!!!  My name is Debra Leslie, and I am your new special education teacher in the elementary building!! I received my bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Pitt State, and have been a special educator for over 20 years.  My three “mini-me’s” (grandsons) keep a big smile on my face and laughter in my heart. I’m so happy to be a part of the Lancer Family! I truly feel like I’m finally home. 

I am Madison Westervelt and I will be teaching K-6 Music. I’m a recent graduate from PSU with my Bachelors of Music Education where I spent time performing in University Choir, Chorale, Opera Workshop, and Marching Band. In my spare time I love traveling, reading, and spending time with my family. I am looking forward to a great year at Southeast! 

Hello!  My name is Jennifer Lynch, and I am very excited to join the 4th grade teaching team at Southeast Elementary School this year.  I have worked in the district as the elementary inclusion/resource room teacher for the last 12 years.  I graduated from Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Elementary Education.  In addition, I have a Master’s Degree in Special Education.  I am fortunate to have come from a family of educators.  I am married to a wonderful man named Justin Lynch, and we love to travel. I am looking forward to a new adventure with a great group of teachers and students. 

My name is Jordyn Lotterer and I will be teaching Kindergarten at Southeast Elementary! I graduated from Pittsburg State University in the spring and I’m beyond excited to begin my teaching career in USD #247. I can’t wait to share my passion of teaching with my littles and form relationships with them that I will cherish forever. Some of my favorite hobbies are, playing basketball, fishing, going on walks through campus, and enjoying time with my husband along with family and friends. 

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My name is Chandler Buzard.  I have taught the past 17 years at Frontenac High School.  I have been married to my wife Megan for 13 years and we have two children Carter, 12, and Beckett, 18 months.  I am looking forward to “coming home,” 1999 SHS graduate, to teach mathematics at the high school.  In addition to teaching, I also own and operate a farm in the district.  

I will be the Business and Transportation Manager for the district. I am a K-State graduate with an MAT in Elementary Education and Technology Education. My previous employment had me working out of our Nation’s Capital for the Corp Of Engineers, where I was a part of the historic Harvey, Irma, Maria response. – Brent Neil

Dorothy has returned home and is dressed in Lancer Blue! I have been in the district for 8 years now and am happy to return in a new job description as a PE teacher. I am most happy to work along side my husband, Mike, who is teaching in the Vo-Ag department. I am a Southeast Alumni and it is very cool to be back in the buildings that I grew up in and that helped shape so much in my childhood! – Laney Lawson

My name is Jeff Renn and I am excited to return to USD #247 as the Vice-Principal and AD for the SHS.  I was formerly a principal at Lincoln Central school in Cherryvale, and before that a math teacher for SMS and Columbus.

I have 4 children, all of whom have attended USD 247.  My oldest son, Blayn,  just graduated from SHS,  Sayde is a Junior, Braxtyn is in 7th, and Aspyn is in 3rd.  My wife and I are also graduates of this district so I am more than happy to be back home!

I am the mother of four, three daughters and one son. I have grandchildren including 15-month-old twins, and I’m expecting another set of twins in February!! I have been married for 40 years, and I will be teaching Special Education at the middle school. My hobbies include walking, traveling, and spending time with my kids and grandbabies. – Patricia Garrett

This year I will be teaching Vo Ag. I am returning to the district after graduating in 2003. I graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2019 with a degree in Technology and Engineering Education. – Mike Lawson